Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CH5 · Flintshire
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shotton has less crime — 144 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded notably higher crime than Shotton in April 2026 — 311 vs 144 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (40), while Shotton has more Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shotton recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 144 vs 311 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Public order while Shotton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shotton recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 311).